Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the CEO of TS2 Space and a longtime technology entrepreneur focused on telecommunications, satellite communications and digital innovation. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he writes about space technology, artificial intelligence and publicly traded technology companies. His analysis covers major market trends, emerging technologies and the businesses shaping the future of the global economy.

Gold price snaps back near $5,000 as Fed minutes, Iran-Ukraine headlines jolt trading
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Gold price snaps back near $5,000 as Fed minutes, Iran-Ukraine headlines jolt trading

New York, February 18, 2026, 12:12 EST — Regular session underway. Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $4,957.70 an ounce as of 9:15 a.m. ET on Wednesday. U.S. April futures tacked on 0.5%, reaching $4,977.80. Edward Meir at Marex pointed to “nervousness” related to Iran and Ukraine as the driver for the move. Traders are still factoring in two rate cuts for 2026 beginning in June, according to CME’s FedWatch tool.
February 18, 2026
JPMorgan stock rises after Chase maps 160+ new U.S. branches; Fed minutes loom
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JPMorgan stock rises after Chase maps 160+ new U.S. branches; Fed minutes loom

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 11:31 EST — Regular session JPMorgan Chase & Co was up roughly 1.1% at $310.55 late this morning after the bank announced plans to launch more than 160 new Chase branches across upwards of 30 U.S. states by 2026. It’s also committing to renovations at nearly 600 locations and will add 1,100 jobs as it grows its consumer operations. “Branches are more than just a place to transact,” said Tom Horne, the bank’s head of consumer branch banking.
February 18, 2026
Oracle stock price rises as Michigan data-center power deal and Fed minutes keep ORCL in play
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Oracle stock price rises as Michigan data-center power deal and Fed minutes keep ORCL in play

New York, February 18, 2026, 11:38 — Regular session Oracle Corp climbed $1.89, or 1.2%, to $155.86 late Wednesday morning, recovering from an earlier slip to $151.55. Tech names bounced, helping U.S. indexes inch up. “The market was waiting for some sort of a bullish or bearish catalyst,” CFRA’s Sam Stovall said, with eyes on the Federal Reserve minutes set for 2 p.m. ET.
February 18, 2026
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